Find Spot record 2398 - Medieval Find from Henhull Parish

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Summary

Gold ring with garnet in oval pie dish setting. This hoop is of triangular setting with clasped hands at rear. A inscription in lombardic is unintelligible but suggests 13th century date.

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Full Description

Gold Ring with garnet in oval pie dish setting. This hoop is of triangular setting with clasped hands at rear. Inscription in lombardic lettering reading 'AVN NMU AVI :MU' is unintelligible but suggests C13 date. Found by footpath with metal detector. Taken to Grosvenor and British Museums for identification and subject of an inquest (1).


L - P Archaeology, 2006, Nantwich Town FC, Nantwich; report on an archaeological watching brief. (Client Report). SCH4759.

<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 8/81 Lloyd-Morgan G 1982 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Client Report: L - P Archaeology. 2006. Nantwich Town FC, Nantwich; report on an archaeological watching brief.. R2642. N/A. B1291.
  • <1> Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. 8/81 Lloyd-Morgan G 1982.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 648 529 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ65SW
Civil Parish HENHULL, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County HENHULL, ACTON, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Apr 13 2022 1:58PM